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Niklas Süle debuts in German ninth-division football
Former German international and Champions League winner Niklas Süle has made his debut in the ninth-tier Kreisliga for SV Tiefenbach. Following his professional retirement three months ago after leaving Borussia Dortmund, the 30-year-old transitioned from his traditional role as a central defender to playing in midfield and attack.
In his debut match against SG Kirchardt, Süle scored a header in the 75th minute to bring the score to 2-6, but his team ultimately suffered a heavy 2-7 defeat. The match, played in 32-degree heat before approximately 500 spectators, drew significant attention, with many fans gathering to request autographs and selfies.
Süle stated he joined the club to play alongside close friends and to experience football away from the commercial pressures of the professional game. SV Tiefenbach coach Jason Walzel noted that Süle had only participated in three training sessions prior to the match.
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Borussia Dortmund · Jason Walzel · Niklas Süle · SG Kirchardt · SV Tiefenbach
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Niklas Süle scored a header in the 75th minute to bring the score to 2:6. www.focus.de · www.n-tv.de · www.onetz.de · www.volksfreund.de · www.wz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] Coach Jason Walzel stated that Süle needs time to find his rhythm as he has not been with the team long. www.focus.de · www.n-tv.de · www.onetz.de · www.volksfreund.de · www.wz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] Süle played in a central midfield and attacking role rather than his usual defensive position. www.focus.de · www.n-tv.de · www.onetz.de · www.volksfreund.de · www.wz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] Approximately 500 spectators attended the match. www.focus.de · www.n-tv.de · www.onetz.de · www.volksfreund.de · www.wz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] Niklas Süle remarked that the match was about as much fun as a 7:2 loss. www.focus.de · www.n-tv.de · www.onetz.de · www.volksfreund.de · www.wz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] SV Tiefenbach lost 2:7 against SG Kirchardt. www.focus.de · www.n-tv.de · www.onetz.de · www.volksfreund.de · www.wz.de